The first female manager in minor league baseball was named the director of player development by the Marlins

Rachel Balkovec replaces former Marlins player development director of player development. The Miami Marlins have hired Rachel as a replacement for the former player development coach. Balkovesc replaces ex-Marlotte player development chief Jeff Poyser, who was hired by the Marlins in 2010.

Rachel Balkovec, first female manager in minor leagues, named Marlins director of player development: reports. She became the first woman to manage an MLB affiliate. She reportedly became the Miami Marlins' first female player development director. Rachel Balkovesc has reportedly been named Miami Marlins player development chief.